Mark Bentley, MSM, CFCM

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2016

  Contract Administator

  Served as a Contract Specialist at the 922nd Contracting Battalion (CBN)/MICC - Fort Campbell. Independently interact with difficult and sensitive Government information to ensure procurement integrity. Purchase commercial supplies and services through competitive open market procedures or through orders against established contracts (e.g. Delivery Orders and BPA Calls). Additionally, conducted procurements through other than full and open competition via the authority of FAR 13.103-1(b)\FAR 13.5 (Simplified Acquisition), FAR 8.405-6 (Limited Sources Justification), and FAR 16.505(b)(2) (Exception to Fair Opportunity). Verify completeness of item descriptions, minimum allowable purchase quantity, estimated cost, and source of supply by referring to Federal Supply Schedules, vendor’s catalogs, and historical data. Conduct Market Research, establish procurement strategies to include determination of Small Business Set-Asides, draft Acquisition Strategies, Determination and Findings, Source Selection Decision Documents, and all other relevant documentation as necessary for the execution of acquisitions, draft and issue RFQ, IFB, and RFP type Solicitations in accordance with FAR 13, 14, and 15, respectively, conduct Price and Past Performance Evaluations, develop and execute Government positions for negotiations. Chaired multiple Source Selection boards with the responsibility of developing Task Order Contracts for Construction projects on the Fort Campbell, KY Army Installation. Responsible for compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data and purchase requests in accordance with specific requiring activities. Conduct extensive searches of payment records and files to determine the reason for any noted discrepancies, and develop course of action to be taken. Work with budget analysts to verify completeness in organization's purchase requirements. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Contract Administrator

  Contract Administrator at the Department Of Veteran Affairs. Independently interact with difficult and sensitive Government information to ensure procurement integrity. Purchase commercial supplies and services through competitive open market procedures or through orders against established contracts (e.g. Delivery Orders and BPA Calls). Additionally, conducted procurements through other than full and open competition via the authority of FAR 13.103-1(b)\FAR 13.5 (Simplified Acquisition), FAR 8.405-6 (Limited Sources Justification), and FAR 16.505(b)(2) (Exception to Fair Opportunity). Verify completeness of item descriptions, minimum allowable purchase quantity, estimated cost, and source of supply by referring to Federal Supply Schedules, vendor’s catalogs, and historical data. Conduct Market Research, establish procurement strategies to include determination of Small Business Set-Asides, draft Acquisition Strategies, Determination and Findings, Source Selection Decision Documents, and all other relevant documentation as necessary for the execution of acquisitions, draft and issue RFQ, IFB, and RFP type Solicitations in accordance with FAR 13, 14, and 15, respectively, conduct Price and Past Performance Evaluations, develop and execute Government positions for negotiations. Responsible for compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data and purchase requests in accordance with specific requiring activities. Knowledgeable of solicitation and purchasing methods, such as oral solicitations, calls against, as well as the establishment of multiple contract types to include Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQs), and Purchase Orders. Show less

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  CACI International Inc

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Lead Acquisition Analyst

  Acquisition Analyst 3 providing acquisition support services for any or all stages of the procurement cycle from acquisition planning through contract closeout. Receiving requirements from Government Contracting Officers developing all necessary documents, by working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government customers, in a team environment, to review draft documents and assist customers to the extent necessary to produce unassailable acquisition strategies, contractible requirements, and sound independent government cost estimates (IGCE). Assisting the government with pre-award processes to include: well-documented market research, development and posting of solicitation documents, receipt and analysis of proposals, development of negotiation positions, and documentation of negotiations conducted by the Contracting Officer and preparation of award documentation for Contracting Officer's execution. Post-award support to include: monitoring of contract compliance and reporting to the Contracting Officer, preparation of post-award contract administration documents for Contracting Officer approval and preparation of contract closeout documentation for Contracting Officer approval. Processing requirements utilizing all existing available procurement vehicles such as GSA schedule contracts, blanket purchase agreements (BPA), and indefinite definite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and requirement contracts. Also assisting in development of briefing materials, data summaries, and procurement analyses and support as procurement subject matter experts assisting units. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Oct 2017 - May 2019

  Contract Administrator

  Contract Administrator at the Department Of Veteran Affairs. Independently interact with difficult and sensitive Government information to ensure procurement integrity. Purchase commercial supplies and services through competitive open market procedures or through orders against established contracts (e.g. Delivery Orders and BPA Calls). Additionally, conducted procurements through other than full and open competition via the authority of FAR 13.103-1(b)\FAR 13.5 (Simplified Acquisition), FAR 8.405-6 (Limited Sources Justification), and FAR 16.505(b)(2) (Exception to Fair Opportunity). Verify completeness of item descriptions, minimum allowable purchase quantity, estimated cost, and source of supply by referring to Federal Supply Schedules, vendor’s catalogs, and historical data. Conduct Market Research, establish procurement strategies to include determination of Small Business Set-Asides, draft Acquisition Strategies, Determination and Findings, Source Selection Decision Documents, and all other relevant documentation as necessary for the execution of acquisitions, draft and issue RFQ, IFB, and RFP type Solicitations in accordance with FAR 13, 14, and 15, respectively, conduct Price and Past Performance Evaluations, develop and execute Government positions for negotiations. Responsible for compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data and purchase requests in accordance with specific requiring activities. Knowledgeable of solicitation and purchasing methods, such as oral solicitations, calls against, as well as the establishment of multiple contract types to include Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQs), and Purchase Orders. Show less

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  408th Contracting Support Brigade

  May 2019 - May 2020

  Senior Procurement Analyst

  Responsible for developing, coordinating, and recommending contracting policies, procedures, and guidance to management. Technical expert and advisor to Senior Contracting Official (SCO), staff and multiple Regional Contracting Centers (RCC). Conducted compliance audits and reviews in accordance with the Brigade's contracting internal control program. Developed internal procedures and recommended contracting policies and procedures for guidance. Developed position papers relating to various phases and diversified, complex issues of contracting for higher management. Prepared briefings of audits and policy changes for staff and higher management. Consolidated all data on contract in accordance with regulatory guidance and policies. Coordinated and Paneled the Contracting Officer Review Board for testing and warranting local Contracting Officers. Conducted training as requested to develop skills and knowledge at Regional Contracting Offices. Paneled Source Selection boards for Overseas Contract requiring FAR 15 procedures and evaluation techniques. Board member for the Contracting Acquisition Review Board providing contracting analysis of upcoming requirement to USARCENT Command. Managed brigade level contract management reviews (CMRs), analyzed results through trend analysis, briefed findings and presented courses of actions (COAs) for corrective action plans. Conducts Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR), through trend analysis determined corrective actions and prepared corrective action training for enterprise. Served as contracting advisor for USARCENT Contract review board conduct by General Officer. Researched contracting and operational concerns daily providing a multitude of courses of action to assist in mission success. Coordinated and managed The Joint Contract Support Board (JCSB) for the Senior Contracting Official. Contingency Contract Administration Services lead planner for the Brigade maintaining and coordinating LOGCAP transition efforts Show less

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  GSA

  May 2020 - now

  Construction (SME)/Contracting Specialist

  Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Construction procurement's to include A&E procurement's. Collaborate with SMEs across the organization to share and develop best practices. Mentor and coach all 1102’s assigned to Region 4 Public Building Services. Serve as Liaison between GSA Building Project managers and Acquisition workforce to facilitate communication. Develop training to educate the acquisition workforce on policy changes and practices. Develop documentation to assist in ensure all Procurement Management Review findings are corrected and ensure all deficiencies are corrected within each contract file. Conduct monthly meeting with Region 4 Team Leads to better understand the needs of the Contracting Officers in the field. Execute any complex large dollar requirements for specialized procurement's while training Contracting Specialist on the process. Conduct pre-award and post award reviews to ensure procurement is in accordance with regulation and GSA Guidance. Attend all Small business functions to ensure the organization is educated on Small business changes. Show less